Import/export HS code 15179093: Edible mixtures for mould-release
Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,461,010 |
| Netherlands | 1,944,411 |
| Belgium | 1,750,474 |
| France | 771,212 |
| Sweden | 251,983 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,180,064 | 1,280,946 | +100,882 |
| Netherlands | 1,099,026 | 845,385 | -253,641 |
| Belgium | 985,429 | 765,045 | -220,384 |
| France | 278,516 | 492,696 | +214,180 |
| Sweden | 115,845 | 136,138 | +20,293 |
| Malaysia | 103,796 | 63,098 | -40,698 |
| Italy | 43,231 | 8,711 | -34,520 |
| Poland | 8,085 | 33,958 | +25,873 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| Ireland | 772 | 2,879 | +2,107 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,468,969 |
| Belgium | 1,700,393 |
| Netherlands | 1,474,009 |
| France | 860,242 |
| Sweden | 264,757 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,200,366 | 1,268,603 | +68,237 |
| Belgium | 987,352 | 713,041 | -274,311 |
| Netherlands | 773,570 | 700,439 | -73,131 |
| France | 330,817 | 529,425 | +198,608 |
| Sweden | 115,845 | 148,912 | +33,067 |
| Malaysia | 103,796 | 63,098 | -40,698 |
| Poland | 6,890 | 33,958 | +27,068 |
| Italy | 18,500 | 8,711 | -9,789 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,830,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,154,793 |
| Other | 442,185 |
| Air transport | 22,822 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,716,422 | 3,114,452 | +398,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 819,377 | 335,416 | -483,961 |
| Other | 279,516 | 162,669 | -116,847 |
| Air transport | 5,067 | 17,755 | +12,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,077,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,945,592 |
| Felixstowe | 730,381 |
| Thamesport | 638,934 |
| Eurotunnel | 555,123 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,144,191 | 933,742 | -210,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,129,554 | 816,038 | -313,516 |
| Felixstowe | 144,351 | 586,030 | +441,679 |
| Thamesport | 509,836 | 129,098 | -380,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 245,654 | 309,469 | +63,815 |
| 000 | 279,516 | 162,669 | -116,847 |
| Portsmouth | 110,298 | 215,637 | +105,339 |
| London | 41,284 | 144,503 | +103,219 |
| Harwich | 18,131 | 129,314 | +111,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,042 | 42,581 | -55,461 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of food products
|
18 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Air transport
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 52 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 46 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 41 |
| CAPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 39 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 32 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 31 |
| HENLEY BRIDGE INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,268,525 |
| Japan | 2,047,649 |
| Poland | 845,778 |
| Sweden | 695,611 |
| Morocco | 634,050 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,542,093 | 1,726,432 | +184,339 |
| Japan | 1,086,518 | 961,131 | -125,387 |
| Poland | 344,355 | 501,423 | +157,068 |
| Sweden | 309,200 | 386,411 | +77,211 |
| Morocco | 387,681 | 246,369 | -141,312 |
| Spain | 150,218 | 129,980 | -20,238 |
| Saudi Arabia | 116,820 | 150,078 | +33,258 |
| Ukraine | 66,715 | 92,259 | +25,544 |
| Portugal | 28,990 | 22,159 | -6,831 |
| Germany | 21,244 | 19,132 | -2,112 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 849,003 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 397,449 | 451,554 | +54,105 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,000,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,288,358 |
| Other | 2,090,542 |
| Air transport | 23,557 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,092,218 | 1,908,241 | -183,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 939,486 | 1,348,872 | +409,386 |
| Other | 1,046,156 | 1,044,386 | -1,770 |
| Air transport | 21,538 | 2,019 | -19,519 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,090,542 |
| Southampton | 1,513,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,150,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 997,130 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 833,076 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,046,156 | 1,044,386 | -1,770 |
| Southampton | 644,632 | 868,391 | +223,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 554,933 | 595,817 | +40,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 697,950 | 299,180 | -398,770 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,693 | 531,383 | +229,690 |
| Heysham | 202,885 | 468,239 | +265,354 |
| Felixstowe | 251,512 | 193,835 | -57,677 |
| Liverpool Docks | 194,002 | 148,696 | -45,306 |
| Holyhead | 99,050 | 67,866 | -31,184 |
| Dover | 39,918 | 33,475 | -6,443 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15179093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds